Tigers, led by Nolley’s 20 points, dismiss No. 6 Houston
Memphis guard Landers Nolley II (3) and Memphis guard Alex Lomax (10) celebrate a foul in front of Houston's J'Wan Roberts, back left, and Jamal Shead (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Memphis guard Landers Nolley II (3) passes the ball in front of Houston guard Kyler Edwards (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Memphis center Jalen Duren (2) recovers a loose ball as Houston forward Fabian White Jr., right, tries reaching in during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Memphis guard Earl Timberlake (0) drives between Houston guard Kyler Edwards, left, and Reggie Chaney (32) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Memphis was unfazed late in the game, thwarting the Cougars, who lost back-to-back games for the first time since 2017.
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Johnson is a Memphis native who graduated from Middle Tennessee State University in 2016. He's traveled the country covering teams like Syracuse, the Buffalo Bills and the Memphis Grizzlies. He's excited about the opportunity to cover the Tigers and all things in the city of Memphis.
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